Vaiano to Monte Ricorboli
Vaiano · about 35 min by car from Florence
The walk
7.7 km out-and-back walk near Vaiano, up to Monte Ricorboli, 139 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 531 and 648 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Martino and Teatro Gustavo Modena. After the walk: lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello (14.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Florence: about 35 min (25 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Florence, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
43.96751,11.09471
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Chiesa di San Martino50 m from the trail
- Teatro Gustavo Modena150 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Vaiano and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello, 15 km by car.
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